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GK55 VNX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 116,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 110,673 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake disc faces poor. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer has slight blow around clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/ and n/s rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 104,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake disc faces poor. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer has slight blow around clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/ and n/s rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Brake disc corroded (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cylinder 1 injector has slight blow. (No fumes entering inside vehicle).

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s tyres slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,499 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from engine ?

rear silencer bracket insecure

turbo heat sheild insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2014 61,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear brake pad anti rattle spring half out

rear silencer bracket insecure

turbo heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,705 miles

n/s rear brake pad anti rattle spring half out

rear silencer bracket insecure

turbo heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

rear wiperblade split

Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,777 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

rear wiperblade split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,197 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 24,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GK55 VNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 VNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK55 VNX registered?

GK55 VNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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